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X30243

Is X30243 recalled? Yes. Model number X30243 is listed in CPSC recall 15-009: Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles, announced October 23, 2014. Hazard: crash. Remedy: repair.

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Recall 15-009, published October 23, 2014

Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

X30243
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: X25082, X30243.

Which products are included?

Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions

This recall involves model year 2008 and 2009 Arctic Cat single-rider and 2 UP style ATVs. Single-rider ATVs have one seat and one set of footrests for the operator. 2 UP ATVs have an elongated seat designed to hold one passenger behind the operator, a set of hand-holds mounted to the rear frame for the passenger and two sets of footrests. The recalled ATVs came in a variety of colors and have the name Arctic Cat on each side of the fuel tank and on the front above the grill opening. All model year 2008 Arctic Cat ATVs with 400 cubic centimeter (cc) and larger engines are being recalled. Model year 2009 Arctic Cat ATVs with 400 cubic centimeter (cc) and larger engines and with production numbers within the following ranges are being recalled: 200001 through 203861, 808001 through 808137, and X25082 through X30243. The engine size is printed on the back of the instrument cluster between the handle bars. The vehicle identification number (VIN) in the format 4UF09******XXXXXX is on the frame tube near the driver's side rear wheel and contains the model year and production number of the vehicle. The model year is the fourth and fifth characters of the VIN in the YY format. The production number is the last six characters of the VIN.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Components in the front gear case can fail, posing a risk of loss of control and crash hazard.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.

Remedy type: Repair

Recall published
October 23, 2014
Units
About 40,000
Sold at / sales period
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from May 2007 to October 2014 for between $5,500 and $12,000.

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